Minority professor denied grants because he hires on merit: 'People are afraid to think'

Patanjali Kambhampati

McGill University

“We will hire the most qualified people based upon their skills and mutual interests,” Kambhampati wrote on the application. “I’ve had two people say that was the kiss of death,” said Kambhampati. “I thought I was trying to be nice saying that if you were interested and able I’d hire you and that’s all that mattered. I don’t care about the colour of your skin. I’m interested in hiring someone who wants to work on the project and is good at it.”